Xin Lang Ke Ji·2025-06-19 00:18Core Insights - The annual MWC Shanghai highlighted the telecom industry's shift towards AI and large models, with 5G taking a backseat as operators face growth challenges [2] - The three major telecom operators reported low growth in Q1, indicating a saturation in demand and a need for new growth narratives [2][3][4] Group 1: Financial Performance - China Mobile reported Q1 revenue of 263.8 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.02% year-on-year, with a net profit of 30.6 billion yuan, up 3.5% [2] - China Telecom's Q1 revenue was 134.5 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.01%, with a net profit of 8.9 billion yuan, up 3.1% [3] - China Unicom achieved Q1 revenue of 103.35 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 3.88%, with a net profit of 2.61 billion yuan, up 6.5% [4] Group 2: Growth Strategies - Huawei's rotating chairman Xu Zhijun emphasized the importance of identifying new growth demands, particularly from high-value user groups like delivery riders and live streamers, whose ARPU is significantly higher than average users [2][6] - The global number of delivery riders is expected to reach 160 million by 2030, with their ARPU being 1.6 times that of ordinary users; professional live streamers are projected to reach 130 million, with an ARPU four times higher [6] - Other strategies include enhancing high-definition video traffic, capitalizing on smart connected vehicles, and connecting individual businesses through FTTR technology [6] Group 3: AI and Robotics - The telecom operators are focusing on AI as a new narrative, with China Mobile's chairman stating that the industry is entering the AI+ era, where AI capabilities are reaching or exceeding human levels [2][10] - China Unicom launched the U PLUS SMART product system, integrating AI into various applications, while China Telecom showcased AI applications like the Tianyi AI phone and AI cloud computer [10][11] - Several robotics companies, including Yushu Technology and Leju Robotics, showcased their innovations at the event, highlighting the potential of AI in robotics for various applications [13][15]